LA Climate Tech Cities: Jan 27 - Feb 3
Climate resources, community meetups, compost hubs - and more!
Hi friends,
As we navigate the challenges of rebuilding after the fire and adapting to changes in our administration, the climate space has also evolved—dramatically, we might add. It can feel overwhelming to keep track of these shifts and their impacts, but it’s truly inspiring to witness the climate community come together to support one another and advocate for meaningful action.
In the spirit of staying informed, check out Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's insightful post breaking down climate-related actions from President Trump's Day 1 in office. Also, don’t miss Nicole Kelner’s captivating artwork highlighting the Paris Agreement—it’s a powerful visual reminder of what’s at stake.
Here are our top event picks this week to help you stay connected:
On Tuesday, reflect on anything climate-related in an informal small group at the ☕ Climate Café.
On Thursday, talk shop on climate tech at the 🍻 Climate Circuit Casual Meetup.
On Saturday, volunteer at the 🍂 Compost Hub Support - Cottonwood Urban Farm to gain hands-on experience in creating nutrient-rich compost from food scraps.
As always, scroll down for the full list of upcoming events.
With gratitude,
Maëlys, Niqat, Raiven & The Climate Tech Cities Team
LA Fires: Resources & Building Resilience
From water quality to landscape restoration, here are resources and insights to help rebuild and foster resilience in the wake of fire.
🌊 How Fires Impact Ocean Water Quality - Heal the Bay’s science and outreach team attended an emergency meeting at the Palisades Fire incident command center at Zuma Beach. Learn about their findings on ocean water quality and beach access in L.A. County.
🌳 Help Nature Heal - “What are the first steps for restoration in these burn scars, and how can we help? The short answer is, the best thing we can do for the time being is give nature space to heal.” Check out TreePeople’s helpful guide on land restoration and how nature takes the lead through secondary succession.
🛠️ Wildfire Defense Rebuilding Support and Recovery Resources - Explore USGBC California’s curated resources to support community rebuilding, landscape restoration, and resilience efforts after wildfires.
Looking for key resources to support recovery and stay informed? We’ve listed key websites, apps, and organizations in last week’s newsletter.
This Week’s Events
☕ Climate Café: Tue, Jan 28
💧 Talking Water: Thu, Jan 30
🍻 Climate Circuit Casual Meetup: Thu, Jan 30
️👀 ARC facility Tour: Sat, Feb 1
🍂 Compost Hub Support - Cottonwood Urban Farm: Sat, Feb 1
Interested in other events in neighboring cities? Subscribe to our San Diego Climate Tech Cities newsletter!
Climate Change Resources
Hours before the administration change, Urban Ocean Lab released an archive of 100+ Federal resources on climate change. For more details, check their Resource Hub!
Opportunities
Upcoming Deadlines
💡 AI x Climate Accelerator (Due Feb 3)
🤝 Climatebase Fellowship (Due Feb 14)
🚀 Caltech's Rocket Fund (Due March 3)
📝 InnovateMass (Due March 17)
🌬️ Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Accelerator (Due March 21)
👉 Would you like to feature a grant opportunity, fellowship application, or incubation program in the LA Climate Tech Cities newsletter? Reach out to us with the info.
Upcoming Events
☀️ Heat Pumps: Lessons Learnt from the Field: Tue, Feb 4
🚙 How Can Our World Rethink Climate Mobility: Thu, Feb 6
🌟 CASM Youth Climate Club Kick-Off: Fri, Feb 7
👨👦Displacement and Reparation: Climate, Labor and Migration Justice Symposium: Fri, Feb 7
🏖️Project Save Our Surf Beach Clean Up: Sat, Feb 8
🌳 Never Stop Planting – Social Forest Community Celebration: Sat, Feb 8
🌊 AltaSea Open House: Arevon Energy: Sat, Feb 8
💼 LASAN Engineer Day 2025: Sat, Feb 8
🥾 Out in Climate Queer Ecology Walk - Regrowing from the LA Fires: Sun, Feb 9
🌱 Ray of Hope Accelerator Demo Day: Wed, Feb 12
⚡ Energy Innovation Conference: Fri, Feb 14
🚲 River Session: Mile 25: Sat, Feb 15
🏠 Electrify Your Life: Preparing Your Home for Energy Efficiency: Wed, Feb 19
☕ Climate Café: Tue, Feb 25
🧱 Roundtable Discussion: Exploring Engineered Wood: Wed, Feb 26
🔧 Repair Cafe: Sat, Mar 1
This Week’s Event in Details
☕ Climate Café
When: Tuesday, January 28th from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Sustainabowl, 8338 Lincoln Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045
Welcome to our free in-person Climate Café events at Sustainabowl on Lincoln Blvd.! If you experience worry, anger, fear, sadness, powerlessness and hope about climate change, you are not alone! Data suggest that most of us feel alone in these emotions, yet the majority of people are concerned about climate change. Talking about these feelings in groups can help. A Climate Café is an opportunity to connect in an informal, supportive, small group to express our emotions about climate change, without pressure or judgment. This is not an action-oriented gathering nor a therapy group, but a safe space to talk and feel in community, rather than in isolation.
💧 Talking Water
When: Thursday, January 30th from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Online
We welcome Konda Mason to Talking Water. Konda Mason is a social entrepreneur, eco-spiritual thought leader, and justice advocate working at the intersection of social and financial justice and planetary healing. She is passionate about reversing the harm the extractive economy has had on all living systems. She foresees a world that is environmentally regenerative, spiritually fulfilling, socially just, and economically equitable.
🍻 Climate Circuit Casual Meetup
When: Thursday, January 30th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Westwood
Come join us to talk shop on climate tech! All are welcome no matter if you're dipping your toe into this world or have been building in climate tech for a while.
👀 ARC Facility Tour
When: Saturday, February 1st from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: 4320 San Gabriel River Pkwy, Pico Rivera 90660
ARC Public Tours offers the chance to see the full ARC facility including the fully digital learning center and water-efficient demonstration gardens. Tours are free to attend and fun for the whole family, however registration is required.
🍂 Compost Hub Support - Cottonwood Urban Farm
When: Saturday, February 1st from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Cottonwood Urban Farm, 8380 Ventura Canyon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91402
At LA Compost Hubs, food scraps collected from the community are transformed into nutrient-rich compost, and we need your help to make it happen! As a Compost Hub Support Volunteer, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside our knowledgeable Compost Managers. Get ready to leave feeling accomplished, a little sweaty, and brimming with new compost knowledge.